Devotees in large numbers gathered at Puri's historic Narendra Pokhari to participate in the traditional Boit Vandana (boat ...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha observed ‘Boita Bandana’, a ritual in which miniature boats are floated in water bodies to mark the state ...

A significant number of devotees thronged the riverfront to take a holy dip, marking the sacred day with prayers and rituals. The sacred occasion witnessed a large turnout of devotees offering prayers ...

Devotees thronged Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar early Wednesday to take a holy dip in the Ganga River, a ritual believed to cleanse sins and bring prosperity and wash away sins. In Bihar, a massive traffic ...

Since early morning, pilgrims from across the country gathered at the ghats to perform the sacred ritual, creating a festive ...

President Droupadi Murmu greets the people of Odisha on the auspicious occasion of Baliyatra and Boita Bandana.

Festive fervour fills the air across Odisha on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima. Devotees took part in the age-old ...

Mount Semeru erupted again on Oct 27, 2025. It's at Level II (Alert) with 6 eruptions in the last week. PVMBG warns against ...

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Odisha, in 2025, stands at a historic confluence. Its cultural wellspring — Bali Jatra, Kartika Purnima, Boita Bandana — ...

This year’s celebrations will adopt a more subdued tone, with entertainment activities suspended to encourage Thais to mark ...